Rottnest on show with Carnivale

• Saturday, October 28 - 10am till late
• Discounted ferry tickets available 

Rottnest Island will be on show this Saturday (October 28) with the fourth annual Rottnest Island Carnivale festival.

More than 4,000 people are expected to visit Rottnest Island for an island-wide fiesta packed with free entertainment and activities for all to enjoy.

Highlights include live music, treasure hunts, fishing clinics, sustainable food theatre and discounted tours and activities.

Special ferry times and discounted ferry tickets, starting from $29, are available for the day, with part proceeds donated to Telethon.

For more information, visit http://www.rottnestisland.com/carnivale

Comments attributed to Tourism Minister Paul Papalia:

"Rottnest Island Carnivale is a great opportunity for families and friends to visit the Island for an exciting celebration with loads of free entertainment and activities.

"This is fantastic exposure for Rottnest's stunning beaches, beautiful natural environment and photo-friendly wildlife.

"It helps raise the profile of Rottnest Island and showcases what Rottnest has to offer for a day out with the family.

"Events like Rottnest Island Carnivale are important because they add to the State's vibrancy and help attract visitors, which provides an important boost to the economy."

Minister's office - 6552 5600